New Mexico State University Athletics

2021 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Appeared in six games throughout the year … Earned a start in the season opener against UTEP … On three separate occasions, he matched his season-high with two tackles … Blocked a kick at San Jose State … Record a tackle for a loss in the season finale against UMass … Finished the year with nine total tackles.

2020 (Redshirt Freshman)
• Season limited to just two games due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Appeared in both of the Aggies spring games, recording eight tackles and a half sack
• Recorded a career-high five tackles in the game against Tarleton (2/21).

2019 (Freshman)
• Redshirt season
• Played in two games, making his collegiate debut at Ole Miss (11/9)
• Logged two total tackles on the road against the Rebels.

High School
• Played four years of varsity football at Chapin HS in El Paso, Texas, under head coach Rene Hernandez • Played in 42 games over four seasons with the Huskies
• Had a career-high 107 tackles with six for loss in his senior campaign
• Registered 4.5 sacks and four pass deflections in 2018
• Posted 96 total tackles with six for loss over 10 games as a junior
• Had two sacks and one forced fumble in 2017
• Totaled 38 tackles with two for loss and one forced fumble in his sophomore season
• Played in 10 games during his rookie season with 35 tackles.

Personal
• Son of Haseni and Heraine Lavea
• Has two older brothers, Max and Hinckley, and a younger brother, Mata
• Majoring in kinesiology.